Calendar of Activities

The Calendar is updated regularly however always check with the Leader to confirm arrangements

A complete description of and information about the activity is provided at the Club meeting prior to the activity

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit enough for the activity.

We have a grading system but even so, what can be an easy walk for one person may be quite strenuous for another. MINIMUM REQUREMENT FOR CLUB WALKS: Any new members not from another Bushwalking Club must first participate in a training walk up "The Mongrel" (Mount Cotton) prior to engaging in any of our Redland Bushwalkers Club walks, which are rated 3 or higher in difficulty.

DW = Day Walk BC = Base Camp TW = Through Walk AB = Abseiling CYC = Bike Ride

SOC = Social KAY = Kayaking TR = Training

WALK GRADINGS:

Distance		Terrain		Fitness
S	Short Under 10km per day.	1-3	Graded track or open terrain, no scrub.	1-3	Easy, suitable for beginners.
M	Medium 10-15km per day.	4-5	Off track, bush, minor scrub, rainforest, rock hopping, minor scrambling.	4-5	Medium, Reasonable fitness required.
L	Long 15-20 km per day.	6-7	As above + thick scrub. Major rock scrambling using hands.	6-7	As above + agility required.
X L	Extra Long 20km+ per day.	8-9	As above + rope and technical ability required.	8-9	Hard strenuous, fit walkers only.

KIT LISTS FOR WALKING - Day Walk Kit List - Through Walk Kit List

	As of 21 Jan 2021
	Covid-19 restrictions to Club activities: Covid 19 Sign On Sheet Maximum 20 people on any activity, including the leader Limit carpooling All participants must sign on and off every activity Participants to practice good personal hygiene (eg regularly washing hands and using hand sanitiser, coughing or sneezing into elbow) Participants to physically distance while taking part (keeping 1.5m from each other) If a chosen venue is crowded, an alternative should be sought. If participants have even a hint of cold or flu-like symptoms, please stay at home. If a leader quizzes you about your movements during the restrictions please don't be offended, as they are just being very cautious. None of us want to see another outbreak, especially among our fellow members.

	JANUARY 2021

	Tuesday 19 January - Mt Cootha SDW F3 T3 approximately 10-12 klms, 3-4 hrs. Start walk at 7am Meet at Gap Creek Reserve Carpark, Gap Creek Road, Mt Cootha or arrive via Kenmore Hills. Bring plenty of water and a hat, poles if needed as there will be hills of some sort. Snacks. Text Amanda 0401 017 941

	Thursday 21 January King Island Wellington Point social walk Start walk 6pm out and back on the low tide. Meet on the left hand side of the reserve, there are a couple of picnic tables with an electric BBQ (not main shelter). For those that want to bring dinner down to eat beforehand from 5pm. I will have table as per above. Text Amanda 0401 017 941

	Fri 22 Jan - Northbrook Gorge -S T6 F6 A walk starting from Northbrook Parkway near Alex Road. From here three possible ridges can be followed down to Northbrook Creek. Northbrook Creek is then followed downstream through Northbrook Gorge. There are usually about 4-5 compulsory swims through the gorge. Need to waterproof your pack and to take dry clothes to change into. The exit from the creek is via a small ridge to get to an apiary site off Northbrook Parkway. Please contact Mats 0423 718 811 or matsmarika@gmail.com

	Fri 29th Jan - Afternoon wander in Bayview conservation Park, Days Rd. 3:00 PM. 2 hours. Less than 10 km. Join Monica/Amanda for a walk and chat. If interested, text Amanda 0401 017 941

	Sat 30th Jan - Kayak Paddle Banksia Beach - Mission Point Bribie Island. To make the most of the 2.6metre high tide at 11:10 we will launch from Banksia Beach and use the incoming tide to take us up to Mission Point. This is a very scenic paddle with water views towards the Glass House Mountains. As we hug the western side of Bribie we should be sheltered from both NE and SE winds if they occur. Leader David Rae david.r.rae@gmail.com

	Sun 31st Jan (date claimer) - Mystery Champagne Walk- S1 T1 F1 plus FUN!! It is a Mystery to unfold regarding “How” we will be able to have this event if there are “Covid” restrictions in place. Guess it will be a numbers game?? I am guessing it will be first on the list has a good chance of being able to attend? What is known… It will be outdoors. It will be the 10th and final M.C.W. organised by leader Carmel Cash. More information to follow. Leader: Carmel Cash M: 0438 242 249 E: carmelcash@bigpond.com

	FEBURARY 2021
	Wed 10 - Fri 12 - BC - Basecamp overnighting 10 and 11 February at O'Reillys Green Mountains Campgrond, Lamington National Park. https://oreillys.com.au/oreillys-campground. If you don't want to stay the night you can join in as day walks. Options at O'Reillys Safari Tents and tent sites, as per the website. There is a full kitchen including fridge, on tap hot water, gas cooking. Amenities block has hot showers. 10/2 - Walk to be advised 11/2 Tooloona Creek Circuit, 17 km, creek crossings, rainforest walk. 12/2 - a shorter walk on our way home Book your own accommodation directly with O'Reillys either on the Website or by phoning 1800 688 722. Unpowered camping, Safari tents, Van sites available to book. If interested text Amanda 0401017941

	MARCH 2021

	APRIL 2021

	Fri 2nd - Sun 4th - TW - Basket Swamp - through walk is on again this Easter subject to Virus and water levels. The plan is not to do this with a car shuffle so our exit will be the ridge from Wellington Rock Ck campsite back up to the cars. As this is not a long walk but very scenic, the plan is to take it very slow with lots of stop and swim breaks. We will not be rushing. If you do not like stoppping or having long swim breaks then perhaps this walk is NOT FOR YOU! Previous through walking experience required. Numbers will be limited. See youtube video of a previous trip. https://youtu.be/__DflRpqemk Leader David Rae david.r.rae@gmail.com
	Sat 17- Wed 21 April: Cooloola Great Walk: if anyone is interested in doing this through walk, please contact Bob Stephens, bobstephens@tuta.io, 0408778261 (generally best to text first). For more information about the walk, https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/great-walks-cooloola


	DATE CLAIMER FOR 2021 : (August, Friday 6th - Monday 9th 2021) Moreton Island Camping. Walking Weekend 4 days. Date claimer. More information early 2021. Weekend has been booked with Alan Gennings at Blue Lagoon. Leader: Carmel Cash M: 0438 242 249 E: carmelcash@bigpond.com